Aston V12V manual

[steveway]

mine is a 2010 plate and just gone over 20k, I do about 8000 a year but only had it some 19 months now

[Zod]

Cold said:

That's got to be due a rebuild soon, surely? I do admire those who can still use their cars throughout the seasons no matter what. Around 800 miles a year must really test the resolve of the driver.

I put winter wheels and tyres on from November to March and just keep driving. It’s life-enhancing.

[vpr]

I’m annoyed these are so mileage sensitive.

I bought my 2013 a year ago with 7500 miles now done 9000. I initially bought it as a daily but have ended up putting it away.

I know. Daft, no question

[Big Ry]

My view is that if people are that paranoid about the value that they won't drive them, then they shouldn't buy them. It's a very expensive thing to just to look at.

These are not about to shoot up in value like a GT3 Touring or something. They will probably start to gradually increase over time, but they're not about to skyrocket, not IMHO anyway.

If retaining value is that much of a driving force, then buy a 911 as they're nowhere near as mileage sensitive, don't buy an Aston or Ferrari.

I'll worry about what mines worth if and when I decide to sell it, until that time I intend to enjoy it.......and that means driving it.

The day I start to panic over miles vs value then I'll sell it, as that is the point where the enjoyment will have gone.

[RobDown]

Better still, buy 2 and split the miles between them

Regards

Rob, Professor of Man Maths

[woodsypedia]

Big Ry said:

My view is that if people are that paranoid about the value that they won't drive them, then they shouldn't buy them. It's a very expensive thing to just to look at.

These are not about to shoot up in value like a GT3 Touring or something. They will probably start to gradually increase over time, but they're not about to skyrocket, not IMHO anyway.

If retaining value is that much of a driving force, then buy a 911 as they're nowhere near as mileage sensitive, don't buy an Aston or Ferrari.

I'll worry about what mines worth if and when I decide to sell it, until that time I intend to enjoy it.......and that means driving it.

The day I start to panic over miles vs value then I'll sell it, as that is the point where the enjoyment will have gone.

Well said. No one wants to lose a wedge but these discussions and threads about predictions and prices are getting tiring. If you want to make a buck - go play the stock market.

Buy Car. Drive Car. Sell Car. Repeat.

[AMVSVNick]

Big Ry said:

My view is that if people are that paranoid about the value that they won't drive them, then they shouldn't buy them. It's a very expensive thing to just to look at.

These are not about to shoot up in value like a GT3 Touring or something. They will probably start to gradually increase over time, but they're not about to skyrocket, not IMHO anyway.

If retaining value is that much of a driving force, then buy a 911 as they're nowhere near as mileage sensitive, don't buy an Aston or Ferrari.

I'll worry about what mines worth if and when I decide to sell it, until that time I intend to enjoy it.......and that means driving it.

The day I start to panic over miles vs value then I'll sell it, as that is the point where the enjoyment will have gone.

Absolutely.

That's why I sold my DBSV and bought the Vanquish. 18 months old, 12,000 miles.

PS Did you get my email Ry about the roof protector?

[anonymous-user]

Got told off by my wife over the weekend when I casually mentioned selling the Aston because I dont use it enough. She said "It's your car, just drive it as often as you can and enjoy it". So as of this week it is my DD unless I need the practicality of the 4x4.

[DB9VolanteDriver]

RobDown said:

Better still, buy 2 and split the miles between them

Regards

Rob, Professor of Man Maths

Or 3...

Graduate of the Rob School of Man Maths.

Edited by DB9VolanteDriver on Wednesday 10th October 15:39

[vpr]

For some buying that “special” car is a big stretch so Trying to buy the right car that perhaps doesn’t depreciate and fulfills a dream is very important

[AMVSVNick]

vpr said:

For some buying that “special” car is a big stretch so Trying to buy the right car that perhaps doesn’t depreciate and fulfills a dream is very important

Then if they want to buy an Aston AND use it they are buying the wrong brand.

[birdcage]

Zod said:

Cold said:

That's got to be due a rebuild soon, surely? I do admire those who can still use their cars throughout the seasons no matter what. Around 800 miles a year must really test the resolve of the driver.

I put winter wheels and tyres on from November to March and just keep driving. It’s life-enhancing.

Which are the best winter tires do you find please?

[cayman-black]

AMVSVNick said:

Then if they want to buy an Aston AND use it they are buying the wrong brand.

Hmm good point Nick. I do wonder why though that the V12V , DBS are not worth more as they seem better than some other makes that have risen more in value.
Then on the other hand if you do like these cars use it or not i dont think you are going to lose much, which makes them a great buy.

[Cold]

birdcage said:

Which are the best winter tires do you find please?

I use Pirelli Sottozero on mine.

[Shnozz]

RobDown said:

Better still, buy 2 and split the miles between them

Regards

Rob, Professor of Man Maths

Genuinely not a crazy idea. Buy a cheap V8 Vantage for £30k and pile on the miles without fear and when a V8 will "do" for motorway stints. Roll out the V12 for special occasions.

My high mile Vantage is very satisfying as I don't give a second thought to doing a round 700 mile commute between my home in Yorkshire and my family home in Hampshire. If I had mileage sensitivity/economic concerns I think it would take away from the experience. It would also be sad if such a competent GT car (more so than an out and out sports car) was not then utilised for GT'esque journeys.

If I buy another car it will probably be to run next to the Aston, purely for the above reason.

[Zod]

Cold said:

birdcage said:

Which are the best winter tires do you find please?

I use Pirelli Sottozero on mine.

Me too. They're fine, but will never feel as good as a set of summer tyres, except on cold wet or snowy roads, where they feel a heck of a lot better! On a warmish, dry winter's day, you'll feel the tread squirm a bit on turn-in and they're a bit narrower, so you'll miss a bit of grip, while also feeling the tread squirm a bit as the rears try to get bite.

[IanV12VSRs]

RobDown said:

Better still, buy 2 and split the miles between them

Regards

Rob, Professor of Man Maths

Great logic Rob that’s what we did Found we were wanting to use the first one more than the mileage limit, increased it and still nearly ran out. Then worried about how many miles we were putting on it so bought a second. Both V12 Vantage Roadsters, one manual, one SS3. Just perfect for us!!

Did go through the process of thinking whether we should go for more of a Classic (original Vanquish or a DB7 Zagato) which at the time were priced in the same range as our new one but decided we would be too worried about putting miles on them as they would be an investment and not a car to enjoy.

What did we achieve - we now just about keep them under 5k miles a year, so a lot more mileage than quite a few but the memories we are getting are just priceless Mind you if we had bought the classic then it would be worth a lot more now than our SS3 model

[vpr]

Cold said:

birdcage said:

Which are the best winter tires do you find please?

I use Pirelli Sottozero on mine.

Michelin PS4S. Transformed my car totally

[cayman-black]

vpr are those winter tyres?

[JaseB]

Mine has 42k on it, ruined...